33. Dùn 遯
RETREAT, DISJUNCTION, DEPARTURE, ESCAPE
Key Concepts:
withdrawal, dignity, self-control, refusal to provoke, removal, concession
Wiser to retreat than to get involved in a doomed project or compromise.
Above is the trigram Qian (Heaven), below is the trigram Gen (Mountain). The metaphorical image of this hexagram is a Mountain striving upwards to challenge the supremacy of Heaven. Heaven retreats instead of getting drawn into such a competition, thus the essence of the hexagram unfolds.
Withdrawal is not about directly confronting evil at the moment, but about rising above it, just as Heaven encompasses numerous Mountains. To avoid impending danger, one should patiently wait for a change in the situation. Withdrawal in this case is not a flight, but a strategic step – advancing forward through retreat. Now this is an active position, not a manifestation of powerlessness.
Dun speaks of times when rising darkness opposes us, it's wiser and more noble to retreat rather than engage in a fight with it. We must understand when such a retreat would be timely. Cowardice should not be encouraged, but neither should stubbornness and belligerence, as in this case we would only exhaust ourselves and unnecessarily endanger our affairs and colleagues.
Wiser to retreat than to get involved in a doomed project or compromise with darkness. Pride is the main obstacle to tactical retreat, so we must oppose it. Withdrawing from the situation may seem unpleasant, but it will be absolutely correct if we leave to prepare for a counterattack.
Withdrawal is not about directly confronting evil at the moment, but about rising above it, just as Heaven encompasses numerous Mountains. To avoid impending danger, one should patiently wait for a change in the situation. Withdrawal in this case is not a flight, but a strategic step – advancing forward through retreat. Now this is an active position, not a manifestation of powerlessness.
Dun speaks of times when rising darkness opposes us, it's wiser and more noble to retreat rather than engage in a fight with it. We must understand when such a retreat would be timely. Cowardice should not be encouraged, but neither should stubbornness and belligerence, as in this case we would only exhaust ourselves and unnecessarily endanger our affairs and colleagues.
Wiser to retreat than to get involved in a doomed project or compromise with darkness. Pride is the main obstacle to tactical retreat, so we must oppose it. Withdrawing from the situation may seem unpleasant, but it will be absolutely correct if we leave to prepare for a counterattack.
I Ching Talking
Fortunate escape. Perseverance brings happiness
Hexagram Line Descriptions
It is not necessary for anyone to take the lead.
Refraining from actions is the best way to avoid confrontation and direct conflict
To hold back the fleeing, a hide of a yellow cow is needed.
Then no one can let him go.
Dependence on others may delay your departure
For the tied fugitive there will be illness, danger.
For those holding servants and maids - happiness.
Separation is unpleasant due to feelings of insecurity and attachment
Good fortune.
For the noble man - happiness. For the petty man - misfortune.
You may need to temporarily leave your loved ones and colleagues to follow your true path
Fortunate escape.
Perseverance brings happiness.
Peaceful parting
Flying escape.
Nothing unfavorable.
You can leave the situation with a clear conscience and in good spirits